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Main-Dish Salads

Beef salad, Cobb salad, and crab-stuffed avocados offer salads substantial enough to anchor a meal. Browse the ingredients and serving size to choose a dish for the table you are planning.

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  • Thai Steak Salad

    Ingredients 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from 3 medium limes) 2 Tablespoons minced Jalapeño 1-1/2 Tablespoons packed dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons fish sauce 2 teaspoons  minced garlic…

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  • Thai Chicken Pasta Salad

    1 2¼ – 2½ pound deli-roasted chicken 4 cups water 2 3 ounce packages ramen noodles ¾ cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup light coconut milk ¼ cup snipped fresh cilantro ¼ cup lime juice 1 tablespoon sugar…

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  • Shrimp Salad

    1 cup sour cream 1 cup mayonnaise (I used light mayo) ½ cup minced onion ¼ cup minced celery 3 tablespoons ketchup 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 3…

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  • Frizzled Egg Spinach Salad

    Bacon and eggs nestle into a dinner salad filled with green beans, mushrooms, and crispy potato wedges. A warm raspberry dressing adds a tangy-sweet finish. 2 large round…

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  • Shrimp Bruschetta Salad

    French bread is toasted and topped with shrimp, cherry tomatoes, Italian parsley, and Asian sweet red chili sauce. 1 lb. large peeled fresh or frozen (thawed) cooked shrimp…

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  • Teriyaki Salmon with Glazed Broccoli Salad

    2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons low-sodium teriyaki sauce 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar 4 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup sliced almonds 1…

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  • Layered Antipasto Salad

    3 cups (9 ounces) uncooked mostaccioli or penne pasta 2½  cups broccoli florets 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 cups chopped tomato ½  pound deli roast beef slices,…

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  • Ham, Pecan, and Blue Cheese Pasta Salad

    4 ounces fully cooked ham, cut into thin bite-size strips 1 cup broken pecans, toasted ½ to ¾ cup crumbled blue cheese (2 to 3 ounces) ⅓ cup…

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  • Summer Tortellini Salad

    This cool summer salad is hearty enough for a meal and easy to make. Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs just before serving. 1 19-ounce package frozen cheese tortellini…

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  • Layered Caesar, Shrimp & Pasta Salad

    ¼ cup Caesar dressing ¼ cup mayo with olive oil reduced fat mayonnaise 1 clove garlic, minced 6 ounces torn mixed salad greens, divided 2 cups medium shell…

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